Essays about: "Deconstruction"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 108 essays containing the word Deconstruction.

  1. 6. Design for Disassembly and Reuse : Developing an Indicator System for Volumetric Timber Structures Based on Case Studies

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Träteknik

    Author : Sara Khanalizadehtaromi; [2023]
    Keywords : design for deconstruction; design for disassembly; timber construction; disassembly; circular economy; sustainability; volumetric timber structures; structures; DfD; Reuse; Indicator system;

    Abstract : The environmental impacts of the construction industry, and the built environment, as the end product of construction activity, are massive due to the extensive use of energy and resources. Sustainability and circular economy are recognized as the main solution to the existing environmental impacts of this industry and the main approach to the sustainable development of it. READ MORE

  3. 7. “I am all of this thing, but I am also having mother once, and she is loving me.” : Using Beasts of No Nation by Uzodinma Iweala to discuss human rights violations in upper secondary education.

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

    Author : Linus Eriksson; Lukas Odeborg; [2023]
    Keywords : Child soldiers; upper secondary education; deconstruction; trauma; childhood;

    Abstract : As the ages of gang criminality lower, the need for other perspectives is necessary. This study poses the question “why and how should literature featuring child soldiers be used to discuss human rights violations in the classroom in upper secondary school?” and deconstructs the binaries childhood-innocence and victim-perpetrator in the novel Beasts of No Nation by Uzodinma Iweala. READ MORE

  4. 8. Chunk Metabolism : Exploring how to plan for reuse of structural elements

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Isabella Nilsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Architectural elements; urban metabolism; demolition; deconstruction; design process; structural elements; concrete; steel; circular construction; circular economy; material harvesting; urban mining; Arkitektoniska element; urban metabolism; rivning; dekonstruktion; designprocess; tunga stomelement; betong; stål; cirkulärt byggande; cirkulär ekonomi; material harvesting; urban mining;

    Abstract : With a major share of the negative environmental impacts deriving from construction and its waste, ways to reduce the material and energy use in this sector have been the focus of studies for decades. Reuse of building elements and materials is gaining traction with researchers, architects, developers and real estate owners. READ MORE

  5. 9. Democracies in Danger : An Analysis of Democracies' Deconstruction in Their War to Dismantle Islamic Terrorism

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Simon Virserius Hayon; [2022]
    Keywords : Terrorism; Democracy; War on Terror; Critical Terrorism Studies;

    Abstract : The 9/11 attacks changed how western societies, and with them the world, view terrorism. To respond to these events, western democracies allied to fight for their values against what they saw as their sworn enemies. READ MORE

  6. 10. Taking the Buddha out of Buddhism: A literature study on the concept of mindfulness

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Sebastian Carlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Mindfulness; meditation; literature study; Symbolism; Social Anthropology; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper was aimed at synthesising a comprehensive understanding of the sometimes opposing conceptualisations and practical applications of mindfulness in Western societies. Mindfulness is a part of a meditation practice derived from ancient Buddhist doctrine, in the form of the Pāli word sati. READ MORE